Fashion FWD Festival 2010

I was fortunate enough to be invited to attend the launch of Sydney's Fashion FWD Festival 2010 last Friday 7th May. The event was held at Paddington Town Hall, and was a mixture of up-and-coming designers, industry professionals, buyers, media and various members of the public. Fashion Forward Festival is held by The Fashion Foundation of Australia (FFA) to support emerging talent in the Australian fashion industry whilst also raising awareness for the AIDS trust of Australia. Hence, I was asked to wear something RED on the night to show my support.
It was a great night that consisted of a fashion show featuring the works of all the emerging designers with a special guest speech by Peter Morissey. A particular highlight of the night was just talking to other fellow young designers (some who have only recently just graduated out of a fashion course last year) and hearing them share their experiences since they've graduated. 
This was pleasant yet overwhelming at the same time, since it made me realise how many creative people there are in Australia alone and it's true that the ones that eventually get noticed are the ones that work hard and just really go for it!

Designers Emma Fitzgerald and Maryanne Edwards were the winners of the Fashion Mentor Grant for their label Wonders Cease.

Oh dear, makes me feel guilty on how little design work I've been doing! Better get cracking if I'm ever gonna get to where these guys are!